NewsRiccarton housing law change passed
A $300 million, 600-home development on 40 hectares of Riccarton Racecourse land can proceed following a 15 June passage of special legislation through its third reading, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says. “Increasing supply is the most important component of the Government’s programme to address New Zealand’s housing issues. We need to take every opportunity to facilitate new housing, particularly those developments that offer more affordable housing close to our city centres. …
